# \#payment-log **URL:** https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/payment-log/24.md [Latest](https://discussions.scouting.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussions.scouting.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussions.scouting.org/tags.md) --- ## [Missing Column in CSV Exporter Causes Data Shift (Apply Payment Towards)](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/missing-column-in-csv-exporter-causes-data-shift-apply-payment-towards/512249)
**Author:** [@JamesMayled](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/JamesMayled)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/missing-column-in-csv-exporter-causes-data-shift-apply-payment-towards/512249 "2026-10-13T16:03:31Z")
SUMMARY There is a field serialization bug in the Payment Log Detail Report CSV export. In recent exports, an entire data field (Apply Payment Towards) is omitted from every row in the output. Because the CSV header lin… --- ## [Scoutbook Plus Online Payment Onboarding (Continued)](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-online-payment-onboarding-continued/510095)
**Author:** [@Bagheera](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/Bagheera)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-online-payment-onboarding-continued/510095 "2026-10-03T08:26:02Z")
Continuing the discussion from Scoutbook Plus Online Payment Onboarding: Units can now edit the Direct Payment Contact in the Online Direct Payment section of the Scoutbook Plus Settings page. However, Units will not be… --- ## [How to Pay Only the Balance Due in a Scout's Payment Log](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/how-to-pay-only-the-balance-due-in-a-scouts-payment-log/512118)
**Author:** [@Bagheera](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/Bagheera)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/how-to-pay-only-the-balance-due-in-a-scouts-payment-log/512118 "2026-09-28T15:11:56Z")
Our troop is presently collecting dues from its members for the current program year. Some of our Scouts have credits recorded in their payment logs from previous payments made outside of Scoutbook Plus that reduce the b… --- ## [Setting Up Stripe Account?](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/setting-up-stripe-account/511624)
**Author:** [@KelseyHunt](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/KelseyHunt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/setting-up-stripe-account/511624 "2026-08-24T19:31:44Z")
I am the treasurer of a Cub Scout Pack and I’m attempting to set up a stripe account on Scoutbook Plus. My name and info was submitted as the “online direct payment contact” 5 days ago. (submitted on Thursday- today is M… --- ## [Error in Total Liabilities](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/error-in-total-liabilities/511588)
**Author:** [@JonathanDavito](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/JonathanDavito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/error-in-total-liabilities/511588 "2026-08-12T17:16:05Z")
We had a past scout that had a balance in legacy Scoutbook. When migrated to SB Plus the scout’s balance was administratively “zeroed out”. However, our total liability is still registering as if that balance was owed to… --- ## [Using Payment Logs to Manage troop Financials - Anyone being successful](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/using-payment-logs-to-manage-troop-financials-anyone-being-successful/511127)
**Author:** [@SamuelCoverdale](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/SamuelCoverdale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/using-payment-logs-to-manage-troop-financials-anyone-being-successful/511127 "2026-06-25T04:18:59Z")
I have reviewed the tutorial for the new Scout Book Payment logs functionality. What I am missing is how to handle the following real scenario as we return from Philmont. I want to submit each expense that I paid which… --- ## [Inaccurate Scout Account Balance Data in Scoutbook Plus Report Builder](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/inaccurate-scout-account-balance-data-in-scoutbook-plus-report-builder/510912)
**Author:** [@StephenMesa](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/StephenMesa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/inaccurate-scout-account-balance-data-in-scoutbook-plus-report-builder/510912 "2026-06-04T15:03:08Z")
Summary There is a discrepancy between account balances shown in the individual Scout profiles/Legacy Payment Log and the balances generated via the Scoutbook Plus Report Builder. The Report Builder appears to be calcula… --- ## [Question on payment logs](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/question-on-payment-logs/510769)
**Author:** [@RobbJones](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/RobbJones)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/question-on-payment-logs/510769 "2026-06-01T00:19:29Z")
I have two questions: Who uses Payment Logs in SB+ versus other methods (Quickbooks or Excel) to manage their troop finances? Pros/Cons? (SB+ seems cumbersome to me vs Excel) Why doesn’t my "Fees Receivable" matc… --- ## [Scoutbook + Payment Logs - Charge different scouts different amounts one window](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-payment-logs-charge-different-scouts-different-amounts-one-window/510465)
**Author:** [@KyleGilbertson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/KyleGilbertson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-payment-logs-charge-different-scouts-different-amounts-one-window/510465 "2026-05-03T20:17:40Z")
With the migration to Scoutbook + of payment logs we seem to have lost the ability to log charges of different amounts to different scouts. In Legacy we were able to use the quick entry logs and select which scouts we wa… --- ## [Email scout's account balance](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/email-scouts-account-balance/510313)
**Author:** [@MirandaKoontz](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/MirandaKoontz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/email-scouts-account-balance/510313 "2026-04-28T19:58:02Z")
Is there a way to send an email to parents that shows their scout’s account balance with a link to the scout’s payment log? I used to use a Chrome extension that did this for me and it was very convenient. With the move… --- ## [Is a Scoutbook Payments How To Setup Guide available?](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/is-a-scoutbook-payments-how-to-setup-guide-available/510364)
**Author:** [@SamuelCoverdale](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/SamuelCoverdale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/is-a-scoutbook-payments-how-to-setup-guide-available/510364 "2026-04-27T19:05:36Z")
Hello, I am probably just not use to searching in the forums or in the help, but is there are there comprehensive work instructions / How To’s for the setup and use of the Payment logs? It’s not clear how the main Stri… --- ## [Scoutbook Plus Payment Log errors](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-payment-log-errors/510320)
**Author:** [@JonathanMcLaughlin1](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/JonathanMcLaughlin1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-payment-log-errors/510320 "2026-04-24T13:06:50Z")
I’m trying to make adjustments for Scouts from years ago who still have balances in Scoutbook payment log. I’ve found that a number of past scouts in our unit have a balance of $1003.53. When I run a report, the scouts … --- ## [Unit Payment Logs \> Pack Roster Summary](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/unit-payment-logs-pack-roster-summary/510199)
**Author:** [@JeremyGinsberg](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/JeremyGinsberg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/unit-payment-logs-pack-roster-summary/510199 "2026-04-16T22:12:52Z")
It is great to see the payment logs being moved into Scoutbook+. It would be helpful on the Unit Roster page to show a summary of the Scout Accounts themselves for the unit, including how much is negative, how much is po… --- ## [Payment log missing the Notepad & comments section for youth](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-missing-the-notepad-comments-section-for-youth/510264)
**Author:** [@TheresaBrummitt](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/TheresaBrummitt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-missing-the-notepad-comments-section-for-youth/510264 "2026-04-21T16:15:26Z")
The youth payment log no longer shows the notepad section. Is there a way to access this feature from Scoutbook Legacy history? --- ## [Payment Log - Record Member Transaction for multiple members is missing events](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-record-member-transaction-for-multiple-members-is-missing-events/510231)
**Author:** [@AaronGjerde](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/AaronGjerde)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-record-member-transaction-for-multiple-members-is-missing-events/510231 "2026-04-20T17:13:05Z")
As a Key 3 Delegate (and Camping Coordinator), when I select multiple scouts from the Payment Log “Troop Roster” list and then select the “Record Member Transaction” button, I am able to enter a Charge for a campout for … --- ## [MISSING - needs added - Missing different amounts option when mass entering transactions](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/missing-needs-added-missing-different-amounts-option-when-mass-entering-transactions/510243)
**Author:** [@FrankSplain](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/FrankSplain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/missing-needs-added-missing-different-amounts-option-when-mass-entering-transactions/510243 "2026-04-20T15:21:04Z")
Hi, I was surprised to see unit payment log shift to scoutbook plus. Where is the option in scoutbook plus unit payment log to enter select all the scouts and then choose different amounts like there was in scoutbook? … --- ## [Selecting Type on Record Transaction form on mobile crashes form](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/selecting-type-on-record-transaction-form-on-mobile-crashes-form/510234)
**Author:** [@StephenMesa](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/StephenMesa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/selecting-type-on-record-transaction-form-on-mobile-crashes-form/510234 "2026-04-19T19:09:42Z")
Description Not sure if this happens on desktop as well, but on my phone trying to add a new transaction to a scout’s payment log in Scoutbook Plus, when I select the Type on the Record Transaction form, the screen shows… --- ## [SB+ Payment Log - unable to view Calendar Events from prior year while entering or editing a Charge for an Event](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/sb-payment-log-unable-to-view-calendar-events-from-prior-year-while-entering-or-editing-a-charge-for-an-event/510232)
**Author:** [@AaronGjerde](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/AaronGjerde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/sb-payment-log-unable-to-view-calendar-events-from-prior-year-while-entering-or-editing-a-charge-for-an-event/510232 "2026-04-19T17:44:38Z")
As a Key 3 Delegate, in the new SB+ Payment Log, when I enter (or edit) a Charge to a scout or adult for a campout, I am only able to see Calendar Events that occurred in the current year. So, while it is 2026, I can on… --- ## [ScoutBook Plus Payment Logs seems to be missing the Check ID field](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-payment-logs-seems-to-be-missing-the-check-id-field/510219)
**Author:** [@MatthewForbis](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/MatthewForbis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-payment-logs-seems-to-be-missing-the-check-id-field/510219 "2026-04-17T12:54:10Z")
Scoutbook has been migrated to the new payment logs module and I went to write the first few checks earlier this week and record details. The Check # or Payment ID field is not there on the “Record a Payment by the Unit… --- ## [Scoutbook, Payment logs](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-payment-logs/510195)
**Author:** [@MikeClifford](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/MikeClifford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-payment-logs/510195 "2026-04-16T12:56:52Z")
I am no longer able to enter payments in Scoutbook, my normal method of going to “Quick Entry” and then “Enter Payment Logs” now takes me to Scoutbook Plus. From there, I have yet to figure out how to get to the payment… --- ## [Scoutbook Plus Online Payment Onboarding](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-online-payment-onboarding/510023)
**Author:** [@Bagheera](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/Bagheera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/scoutbook-plus-online-payment-onboarding/510023 "2026-03-27T18:53:43Z")
I need to create a unit Stripe account in the “Unit Settings” for each of my units in order to “turn on” online payment capability in Scoutbook Plus. I presently serve as Cubmaster for a Cub Scout pack and as Troop Commi… --- ## [Accessing scouts payment log](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/accessing-scouts-payment-log/509992)
**Author:** [@GlynDobson](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/GlynDobson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/accessing-scouts-payment-log/509992 "2026-03-25T00:27:59Z")
Hello all. I have been assigned the treasurer role for my daughters troop and I cant seem to figure out how to access the scouts payments logs. I am CC for my sons troop so I can see what I need to be able to get to, but… --- ## [New Treasurer no access to Payment logs in SB Legacy](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-treasurer-no-access-to-payment-logs-in-sb-legacy/509199)
**Author:** [@LydiaReeve](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/LydiaReeve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/new-treasurer-no-access-to-payment-logs-in-sb-legacy/509199 "2026-01-13T18:05:34Z")
Hello, we just added a new treasurer. I (Committee Chair) gave him permissions in the new SB Plus permissions tool. I saw in a different thread that SB Plus does not write permissions back to SB Legacy. How do I grant hi… --- ## [Payments Log in SB Plus](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payments-log-in-sb-plus/509046)
**Author:** [@KeniethBacon](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/KeniethBacon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payments-log-in-sb-plus/509046 "2026-01-03T03:21:11Z")
We are a Pack that is new to using the Payments Log in SB and I was hoping to start getting everything entered. I am the Committee Chair, so Key 3, so I should have access to everything, but I don’t see where the link is… --- ## [Payment log report consolidation](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-report-consolidation/508832)
**Author:** [@RyanTashma](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/RyanTashma)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-report-consolidation/508832 "2025-12-10T21:43:48Z")
Scoutbook Plus feature request. Have a standard finance report (more or less, single-click) for current account balances of all unit members, including adults, using plain terminology and simple non-repetitive formatting… --- ## [Pack Payment Log Entry and the Treasurer](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/pack-payment-log-entry-and-the-treasurer/508786)
**Author:** [@NicHales](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/NicHales)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/pack-payment-log-entry-and-the-treasurer/508786 "2025-12-08T13:42:48Z")
With these new “improved” roles in scoutbook, my pack treasurer can’t see the payment log for individual scouts. Is there a role that she needs in the position manager that will enable that for her? --- ## [Payment Log - Total Liabilities Error](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-total-liabilities-error/507358)
**Author:** [@JohnMorgan\_Jr](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/JohnMorgan_Jr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/payment-log-total-liabilities-error/507358 "2025-09-25T20:44:38Z")
Our pack has a total liabilities mis-match problem. When several of our AOL’s transferred over to the Troop I did not zero their accounts balances, figuring that the information would transfer over to the Troop……NOT Th… --- ## [AOL scout pulled to troop before we could check payment log](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/aol-scout-pulled-to-troop-before-we-could-check-payment-log/482061)
**Author:** [@FrankSplain](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/FrankSplain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/aol-scout-pulled-to-troop-before-we-could-check-payment-log/482061 "2025-04-26T12:09:43Z")
Our pack using scoutbook payment log for tracking scout accounts. One of my AOL scouts was pulled to the troop. I now have no record (except from last balance captured at last committee meeting before other credits cha… --- ## [Treasurer Permissions not working](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/treasurer-permissions-not-working/481540)
**Author:** [@JosephSedlak](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/JosephSedlak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/treasurer-permissions-not-working/481540 "2025-04-24T01:13:46Z")
I was recently made treasurer for our troop but I am not able to see, add or adjust balances for the scouts on scoutbook plus. Our account manager and troop leader set me as the account treasurer on scoutbook 3 days ago… --- ## [Automated Newsletter for units](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/automated-newsletter-for-units/472182)
**Author:** [@AndrewBlackwell](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/AndrewBlackwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:12am UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/automated-newsletter-for-units/472182 "2025-03-05T06:12:47Z")
There should be a way to generate an automated newsletter from Scoutbook for the units. And then let leaders select when it is sent out to all scouts and parents. Then decide which information is sent out, such as paymen… [Next page](https://discussions.scouting.org/tag/payment-log/24.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=payment-log)